How to transfer calendar data from one Xiaomi phone to another: all working ways

Why moving a calendar between Xiaomi can be a challenge

Moving to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always exciting, especially when it comes to saving important data. A calendar with meetings, reminders and events often becomes one of the most critical elements to transfer. Unlike contacts or photos that are automatically synchronized through a Google Account or Mi Cloud, calendar data can be lost between systems, the reason lies in the variety of sources: events can be stored in a standard Calendar app, Google Calendar, or even in third-party services like Outlook.

Another confusion is the MIUI firmware feature, which creates a local calendar by default that doesn't sync with the cloud without manual settings. If you've never set up sync before, you're at risk of losing everything when you change your device. This article will help you avoid typical errors and choose the best way to transfer from automatic over the cloud to manually exporting.ics files.

Method 1: Sync with Mi (Mi Cloud) account

The easiest method for Xiaomi owners is to use the built-in Mi Cloud ecosystem, which is suitable if both devices are tied to the same Mi Account and the calendar data was originally stored in the cloud.

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Go to Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
3. Make sure that the slider opposite the Calendar is active (green).

If sync is enabled in advance, the data will automatically be pulled to the new device after you log in to the same account. If not, turn it on and wait until the process is complete (may take up to 10 minutes).

⚠️ Note: Local events created without Mi Cloud binding will not be portable. They must first be exported manually (see Method 4).

Sign in to one Mi Account on both phones

Check for Internet access (Wi-Fi or mobile data)

Enable calendar synchronization in Mi Cloud

Reboot a new device after logging in to your account-->

Method 2: Transfer through Google Account

If you use Google Calendar as your primary tool, it takes no more than 5 minutes to migrate, and it works even when you switch from Xiaomi to other brands.

1. On your old phone, open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Select your account and make sure that calendar sync is enabled.
3. On the new phone, add the same Google account and enable sync.
4. Open the Calendar app and wait for all the events to appear.

If events are not displayed, check:

• 📱 App Version: Update Google Calendar to the latest version in the Play Market.
• 🔄 Manual Sync: In Google Account Settings, click Sync Now.
• 📅 Visibility of calendars: In the Calendar app, click on the three bars in the top left corner and make sure the desired calendars are ticked.

Built-in MIUI calendar

Google Calendar

Outlook or other third-party

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Method 3: Local backup via Mi Mover

Mi Mover is Xiaomi's proprietary tool for transferring data between devices, and it copies not only calendars, but contacts, messages, photos. Importantly, both phones must run MIUI (version 8 and higher).

1. Install Mi Mover on both devices from the Play Market or App Store (older models may require APK).
2. On the old phone, choose I am the sender, on the new phone, I am the receiver.
3. Scan the scanner on your new phone QR-code.
4. In the data list for transfer, tick Calendar and click Transfer.

The process can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes depending on the amount of data.

• 🔍 Transfer completeness: Compare the number of events on both devices.
• 📡 Connection: If the transmission is interrupted, repeat the process from the beginning.
• 📱 Compatibility: on Android 12 phones+ You may need permission to access the calendar manually.

Method 4: Manual export and import of.ics files

If previous methods have failed (for example, due to lack of Internet or firmware incompatibility), the one-size-fits-all method is to export the calendar to.ics and import it to a new device, which works even between different operating systems (for example, MIUI → iOS).

Instructions for export:

1. On your old phone, open the Calendar app.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Calendar Management.
3. Choose the calendar you want (for example, Personal or Work calendar) → Export.
4. The file will be saved in the Download folder under the name calendar.ics.

Instructions for import:

1. Copy the.ics file to a new device (e.g., via Bluetooth, Telegram, or cable).
2. Open the Calendar app on your new phone.
3. Click on three points → Calendar Management → Import.
4. Select the copied file and confirm the import.

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If an error occurs when importing "Impossible File Format", open.ics on your PC via Google Calendar (calendar.google.com), and then sync with your phone through your Google account.

Problem Solving: What to do if the calendar is not moved

Even if you follow the instructions, you can have a problem, and let's look at the typical scenarios and their solutions.

⚠️ Warning: If after transferring events are displayed with the wrong date or time, check the time zone on the new phone (Settings) → Additionally. → Date and time.A 1 hour divergence can knock down all reminders.

Problem 1: Calendar is empty after synchronization

• 🔄 Check if sync is enabled for a specific calendar (Google Calendar or Mi Cloud).
• 📱 Delete your account from your new phone and add it again.
• 🛠️ Reset the Calendar app settings (Settings) → Annexes → Calendar → Warehouse → Drop it).

Problem 2: Not all events have been transferred

• 📅 Make sure to export all calendars (e.g. Personal, Work, Holidays).
• 🔍 Check the filters in the Calendar app - old events may be hidden.
• 📎 If you have used.ics, import the file again with the tick Replace existing events.

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If none of these things worked, try migrating the calendar through third-party apps like Calendar Backup & Restore (available on the Play Market), which creates backups in.zip format, which you can then restore to the new device.

Comparison of transfer methods: which to choose

The choice of method depends on your conditions. Below is a table with the pros and cons of each option:

For most Xiaomi users, the best solution is to combine Google Account (for major events) and Mi Cloud (for local notes), while if you change your smartphone brand, the only reliable option is to export to.ics.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the Xiaomi calendar transfer